Virginia minimum wage in 2027
Virginia’s minimum wage rises from $12.77 to $13.75 an hour on Jan 1, 2027, about $2,038 more a year for a full-time worker.
- Minimum wage from Jan 1, 2027$13.75/hrNow: $12.77
- Raise per hour+$0.987.7% more
- Full-time pay at the new rate$28,600/yr2,080 hours, before taxes
- Extra pay for a full-time worker+$2,038/yr
What changes in Virginia
- The 98-cent raise is set in state law, and the minimum reaches $15.00 on Jan 1, 2028.
- Rises to $15.00 on Jan 1, 2028.
Virginia and nearby states
| State | Now | Jan 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $12.77 | $13.75 |
| Maryland | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| West Virginia | $8.75 | $8.75 |
| Kentucky | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Tennessee | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| North Carolina | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| District of Columbia | $18.40 | $18.40 |
See every state’s 2027 minimum wage for the full list.
Common questions
What will Virginia’s minimum wage be in 2027?
$13.75 an hour from January 1, 2027, set in state law. It is $12.77 now.
How much is $13.75 an hour a year?
About $28,600 for a full-time worker at 2,080 hours, before taxes. That is $2,038 more than at today’s $12.77.
Does Virginia use the federal minimum wage?
No. Virginia’s rate is higher than the federal $7.25, so the state rate applies to most jobs. If a city or county sets a higher rate, that one applies.
When do employers have to start paying the new rate?
For hours worked on or after January 1, 2027, even if payday falls later in January.
Sources
- Minimum wage by state 2027, StartBusinessByState.com, Oct 16, 2026
- State minimum wage laws, U.S. Department of Labor
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